Origin has finally revealed their mysterious 3D printer: The Origin One.
Kerry Stevenson
Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has written over 8,000 stories on 3D printing at Fabbaloo since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!
3DQue: The Correct Way For Low-Volume 3D Print Production?
This week we are going to see for the first time 3DQue’s revolutionary way to implement low-volume production using 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Printmaking Press
This week’s selection is the Printmaking Press by Martin Schneider.
7 Tips For Attending RAPID + TCT 2019
You’ve got your tickets and are ready to go to North America’s largest 3D printing event. What do you do?
Unnecessary 3D Prints
Matt Benedetto has a habit of designing unnecessary things.
3D Print Learning Series: 3D Scanning
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D Scanning.
3D Printed Dioramas: A New Twist On An Older Process
A company found a new usage for 3D printed body scans: dioramas.
Why Is Stanley Black & Decker So Deep Into 3D Printing?
For some reason, power tool maker Stanley Black & Decker is investing heavily in a number of 3D printing ventures.
SOLIDNAPKIN: New SolidWorks Add-in Imports/Animates Your Concept Sketches
That’s it. I just placed a bulk order on Amazon for a pallet of thick, super-absorbent napkins.
AstroPrint Scores Additional US$1M Investment
AstroPrinthas successfully raised US$1M investment round.
Snapmaker Raises Huge Amount On Kickstarter
Desktop multi-tool 3D printer manufacturer Snapmaker has raised an enormous amount of money for their new Snapmaker 2.0 device.
Diana Kalisz: “I Helped Introduce The First Large Format 3D Printer, The Sla-500”
Diana Kalisz came out of an early career in aerospace, joining 3D Systems in early 1989.
Health Canada Issues Guidance On 3D Printed Implants
Health Canada has issued official guidance for producers of 3D printed medical implants.
Sintavia Opens Massive Advanced Manufacturing Plant
Sintavia opened a 55,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility, featuring 3D printing.
The Prusa Bear Upgrade
There’s an exciting upgrade for the most popular 3D printer around: the Prusa Bear Upgrade.
Book of the Week: Every Tool’s a Hammer
This week’s selection is “Every Tool’s a Hammer:” by Adam Savage.
Waiting For Xerox
As industrial interest in 3D printing grows exponentially, new players are sure to arrive. One of them is likely to be Xerox.
2088 AM Jobs At RAPID + TCT Exhibitors
A new report suggests there are an incredible number of additive manufacturing jobs available at companies exhibiting at next week’s RAPID + TCT event.
“Alternately Soluble” 3D Print Casting
I’m reading about a very unusual technique for 3D printed casting that involves two soluble support materials.
The ADAM Project: A 3D Printed Bone Service
We’ve just learned of a new venture seeking to simplify access to 3D printed bones: The ADAM Project.
Design of the Week: One Hand Book Holder
This week’s selection is the One Hand Book Holder by Daniel Gross.
3D Printer Filament Market Set To Grow Substantially
A research report indicates tremendous growth in the 3D printer filament market in coming years.
Shock Wave-Proof 3D Printed Design
The US Military has devised a unique method of 3D printing a surface resistant to shock waves.
Direct Drive Upgrade Available for CR-10S
There’s a new upgrade available for the popular CR-10S desktop 3D printer from Creality.
The peel 2 Handheld 3D Scanner
peel 3D announced the peel 2, an advanced handheld 3D scanner.
What Must 3D Systems Do To Thrive?
Given 3D Systems’ most recent financial results, some serious thought must be put into their strategies.
3D Systems Takes Huge Stock Price Hit
3D Systems announced their quarterly results and they were not as expected.
3D Printer Maintenance Schedule: Do You Have One?
Do you know how to maintain your 3D printer?
The Strange Tale of B3 Innovations Ends In Dipping Sauce
Many 3D printing startups have failed, but none in quite the way that B3 Innovations has just announced.
Fictiv’s Survey On Production
Fictiv released the results of a survey of their manufacturing clients and found some interesting results.
New Desktop 3D Scanner From Artec 3D
Artec announced the Artec Micro, a new desktop 3D scanning system.
Book of the Week: Discussing Design
This week’s selection is “Discussing Design” by Adam Connor and Aaron Irizarry.
Bio-Inspired Metal 3D Printing For Industry?
GE has developed a fascinating 3D printed part design that’s partly inspired by biology.
3D Printing in Automotive: Has The Time Come?
Daimler announced a fully automated metal 3D printing system, “NextGenAM”, and this points us to a very interesting future.
Design of the Week: The Great Duck Project
This week’s selection is The Great Duck Project.
Formnext Grows Significantly
The Formnext exhibition is set to be by far the world’s largest on 3D printing technologies.
Aurora Labs Launches Beta Metal 3D Printer
The story of Aurora Labs continues with their announcement of a new metal 3D printer.
Steady Progress at Stratasys
Stratasys announced their quarterly financial results this week, and it looks pretty good for the 3D printing giant.
The TAZ Workhorse Edition: A New 3D Printer From LulzBot
Aleph Objects announced a new professional desktop 3D printer, the LulzBot TAZ Workhorse Edition.
Thermoelectric Materials for 3D Printing?
I’m reading a paper on the development of thermoelectric polymers, and wondering about its applicability to 3D printing.
Doctors Restore Hearing With 3D Printing
Surgeons in South Africa have recently completed an astonishing operation to restore the sense of hearing to a patient, using 3D printing.
Strengthen PLA Prints By Annealing
Many 3D printer operators are unaware of a technique for transforming materials into stronger versions: annealing.
3D Print Learning Series: Design Tips
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on additional 3D print design tips.
In 3D Printing, Trust Is Everything
I’ve noticed something interesting about the upcoming RAPID + TCT 3D print trade show.
The Biggest 3D Printer Company Could Now Be Carbon
Carbon announced they’re acquiring more cash through a Series E funding round.
Book of the Week: Model-Making for Set Designers
This week’s selection is “The Handbook of Model-making for Set Designers” by Colin Winslow.
Union Tech USA Fails
An announcement on Union Tech’s USA website indicates they are shutting down their business.
Major Advance in 3D Printed Battery Technology
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon and the Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed a method of 3D printing battery components to dramatically increase capacity.
Design of the Week: The Green Man
This week’s selection is the Green Man by voxeljet and the London Bronze Casting Company.
A Stone 3D Printing Option
I’m looking at the equipment provided by Concr3de, which can 3D print in stone.
Implications of Prusa’s New 3D Model Repository
I’m thinking a lot about Prusa’s new 3D model repository, and wondering what it might mean.
What The Notre Dame Incident Tells Us About 3D Printing
The recent fire at Notre Dame in Paris was certainly a tragedy, but it also hints at the future of 3D printing.
The Incredible New Services From Prusa
A new and potentially game-changing 3D model repository has appeared: PrusaPrinters.
Between The Lines At Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
Stratasys announced some new equipment at their 3D print service, but what does it mean?
Searching For 3D Models Is Still Painful
Ever since the appearance of personal 3D printing, there’s been an awful problem: searching for 3D models.
The Sliding-3D PLUS High-Temp Infinite 3D Printer
Robotfactory announced a higher-temperature version of their infinite 3D printer.
The REALvision Slicer
I’m looking at another 3D print slicing software option, REALvision.
Smooth Or Rough Materials?
I’m watching some interesting videos from Sinterit about their materials.
Focusing 3D Printing On Students, Not Educators
MakerBot is taking a slightly different approach to introducing 3D printing to students, and I think it’s the right way.
Don’t Forget The Maintenance Costs!
Purchasing 3D printing equipment can be a costly affair, but sometimes it’s actually far more expensive than you first thought.
Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing for the Aerospace Industry
This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing for the Aerospace Industry” by Francis H. Froes and Rodney Boyer.
More On The IVI Multifunction 3D Printer
We’ve received additional information about the IVI 3D printer detailed last week.
Metal 3D Printing In Question After SpaceX Incident
A catastrophic incident destroyed a SpaceX Dragon 2 capsule, and it might have been caused by 3D printing.
Design of the Week: The Holdenator Mk. 7
This week’s selection is the Holdenator Mk. 7 by designer Chris Carrick.
The Curious IVI 3D Printer
I’m looking at some details on an upcoming 3D printer that seems too good to believe.
Expect A Lot More ISO In The Future Of 3D Printing
Another company announced they’ve achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, and they won’t be the last.
3D Print Learning Series: Design Basics
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on Design Basics for 3D Printing.
The Challenges Of Moving 3D Printer Manufacturers To A Digital World
A post from our friend Pete Basiliere of Gartner analyzes the digital capability of 3D printer manufacturers.
The Other Side of Generative Design
A report on Fast Company illustrates that there’s more than one way to do generative design.
Electrically Assisted 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an incredibly ingenious new method of 3D printing very strong structures using techniques analogous to nature.
The Spül Tracker Is Coming
There seems to be a very interesting 3D printing accessory in the works, the “Spül Tracker”.
NASA Spins Off 3D Printing Technique
I’m reading about how NASA has been using 3D printing on their giant SLS rocket, and noticed they were using a technique we have not written about previously.
Inside Senvol’s Machine Learning Additive Manufacturing Software
Senvol’s data-driven additive manufacturing analysis system is now less mysterious to us.
Build Your Own High-Temp 3D Printer?
A blog post from igus GmbH describes plans for building your own high-temperature 3D printer.
3D Food Printing Conference Joins Ag Event
A conference on the 3D printing of food is now part of a larger event.
Book of the Week: Geometric Modeling
This week’s selection is “Geometric Modeling: The mathematics of shapes” by Nikolay Golovanov.
Is Ultimaker’s Print Profile System Taking Over?
Ultimaker’s powerful Material Alliance Program is growing rapidly, but what does this mean?
Could CAL Be The Fasted 3D Printing Process Ever?
I’m reading an interview with one of the inventors of the CAL 3D printing process, and it seems it could be the most rapid 3D printing process ever.
Design of the Week: Pop Up Square Basket
This week’s selection is the animated Pop Up Square Basket by designer Jason Preuss.
Funding Makerspaces With 3D Printing?
Engineers from Michigan Technological University and re:3D propose funding makerspaces and FabLabs through 3D printing of commercial objects, but I have some serious concerns about the concept’s viability.
Much More On The World Of Tanks Thingiverse Incident
We recently published a story on an incident that caused many 3D models on Thingiverse to be removed. Now, we know a lot more.
3D Printing Surveys Are Important!
Raise3D has launched a manufacturing survey to assist in their future strategies.
The SOL 3D Scanner
Scan Dimension has released a new tabletop 3D scanner, the SOL.
Could the Maritime Industry Be The Next Metal 3D Printing Garden?
EU researchers have developed an unusual 3D printed part for maritime use, suggesting a new channel for metal 3D printing.
Significant Purge of Thingiverse This Week
Thingiverse has dropped a number of 3D models from its repository, according to multiple reports.
The Wham Bam PEX Solution
Wham Bam offers an unusual bed adhesion system that seems more capable than many alternatives.
A Belt 3D Printer Driven By Necessity
The White Knight 3D printer is one of a long line of 3D printers developed by need.
NASA Tests Composite Overwrap 3D Printed Rocket Thruster
NASA has successfully tested an unusual rocket thruster made with 3D printing and a composite overwrap.
Five 3D Printing Breakthroughs, And Five More
I’m reading a piece on Singularity Hub describing “The Next 5 Printing Breakthroughs”, and have my own five thoughts.
Implications of the Prusa SL1 Resin 3D Printer
We’re nearing the release of Prusa’s first resin-based 3D printer, and it’s time to think about what this might mean.
Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing: Design, Methods, and Processes
This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing: Design, Methods, and Processes” edited by Steinar Killi.
Rigid.ink Launches 3D Printing Educational Program
Rigid.ink has launched “The Institute of 3D Printing” to help those new to 3D printing become more successful.
The Nimble Extruder: Not Direct, Not Bowden, But Something Else
I’m looking at a unique 3D printer extruder design from Zesty called “Nimble”.
Design of the Week: Mac Pho
This week’s selection is the uncannily realistic “Mac Pho” by maker Eric Au.
MakerOS Receives Funding
We haven’t heard much from MakerOS over the past couple of years, but they have big news today.